Bill · H.Res. 1090· House(119-HRES-1090)
Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Marc Veasey
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month." It recognizes the significant impact that preventable vision impairment and blindness have on American independence, productivity, and healthcare costs. The resolution seeks to raise awareness regarding eye disease risks for working-age and aging adults. It also promotes access to information for parents and caregivers regarding a child's vision health and its impact on development. Finally, it encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prioritize surveillance, research, and the dissemination of health information to help Americans protect their vision.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution promotes vision health information for parents and caregivers of children.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
It emphasizes the importance of eye health for the aging American population.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution focuses on awareness and support for those with vision impairments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution expresses support for raising awareness about low vision and vision impairment, which can help people understand the risks associated with these conditions. (Resolution Section 1)
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Improved Health Information for Adults: The bill supports access to relevant health information regarding eye disease risks for working-s age adults and aging Americans, particularly concerning chronic diseases. (Resolution Section 3)
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Improved Health Information for Children: The resolution promotes access to information for parents, caregivers, and communities about how optimal vision affects a child's cognitive functioning, motor skills, and academic success. (Resolution Section 4)
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Support for Disease Management and Research: The resolution encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide information on various eye diseases—such as cataracts and glaucoma—and to conduct additional research on treatments and support services. (Resolution Section 5, A and C)
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Enhanced Disease Surveillance: The resolution affirms a commitment to encourage the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prioritize and conduct essential surveillance of vision loss and eye diseases through the Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System. (Resolution Section 5, B)
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Community Engagement: The resolution encourages convening patients, caregivers, providers, and researchers to develop and share evidence-based tools and information to help Americans protect their vision. (Resolution Section 5, D)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Students+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois